Canon BJC-5100 - Manual (Page 100)

G-4 Glossary
Noise level
See dB(A).
Page orientation
Refers to the direction of print on the page. Printing across the width of
a page is called portrait orientation. Printing across the length of a page
is called landscape orientation.
Parallel interface
An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously (usually in one-
byte segments). Your printer has a built-in, Centronics
® -type parallel
interface with bi-directional capability. See also Interface.
Pitch
Refers to the number of characters per inch that can be composed using
a fixed space font.
Platen
Printer component that holds the paper in position during ink transfer.
Point size
Character height is defined in points; one point is 1/72 inch. For
instance, this text is printed using a 10-point font.
Portrait orientation
Refers to printing across the width of the page (letter style). This is the
opposite of landscape orientation, which is printing across the length of
the page.
Print head
The printing mechanism that contains print nozzles and ejects the ink
for printing.
Print head capping
An automatic protection function that prevents the print head unit and
ink cartridges from drying out or becoming clogged with dust.